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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Realm of the Polar Bear EXPEDITION CRUISING Highlights › › Spend time on deck searching for polar bears and whales › › Cruise through breathtaking fjords and admire massive glaciers › › Experience the midnight sun › › Learn about Arctic history and ecology from our expert guides › › Brave the Arctic waters and take the polar plunge › › Enjoy the silence of the Arctic tundra What's Included 7 nts aboard the G Expedition. Arrival transfer. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA size 6. 16. Expedition parka. ACCOMMODATIONS Aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (7 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, local bus GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners. Allow for meals not included. ITINERARY From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region's plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife that live in this polar wilderness, you'll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a few months of the year. DAY 1 LONGYEARBYEN Transfer from Longyearbyen to the G Expedition for a 4pm embarkation. ( 1D ) DAYS 2-7 SVALBARD/SPITSBERGEN Visit ice-covered fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery and glaciers. Spend time exploring the natural wilderness searching for polar bears hunting seals. Look out for arctic foxes or Svalbard's unique reindeer at one or more stops. The Expedition crew's goal is to give travellers the best possible opportunity to see wildlife in and around the Svalbard archipelago (dependent on weather conditions). Early-season voyages often provide the greatest opportunity to see large ice floes in the Arctic pack ice, which usually means excellent wildlife viewing. Later in the season, the Expedition will cover more territory, possibly exploring the entire archipelago. This can lead into the less explored regions of Nordaustlandet and Kvitøya, or the continental edges where large whales are attracted by nutrient rich upwellings. ( 6B, 6L, 6D ) DAY 8 LONGYEARBYEN On the departure day, there will be transfers available to the Longyearbyen airport for all passengers with flights scheduled after 4am. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE REALM OF THE POLAR BEAR IN DEPTH: Have some extra time to spend searching for polar bears and exploring the tundra? Check out the 11-day 'Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth.' See trip XVRDNX on page 46. Guaranteed Departures This tour has four IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departures. June 13 - June 20, June 20 - June 27, July 07 - July 14, July 24 - July 31 TOP SELLER 8 DAYS—LONGYEARBYEN TO LONGYEARBYEN FROM $ 3699 TRIP CODE: XVRPNX IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TRAVEL STYLE: MARINE TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 134 PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Svalbard Archipelago/ Spitsbergen Longyearbyen N O R W A Y ICE, WEATHER & WILDLIFE CONDITIONS PERMITTING 100% GUARANTEED DEPARTURES That's right. We're the first travel company to guarantee every single one of our departures. 1. Book 2. Pay. 3. Confirm. 4. Pack. 5. Go. Done and done! EXPEDITION›› ARCTIC, NORWAY 44 Tour page reference 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 10 12 13 11 Top Seller/New Tour/Staff Pick Need a quick recommendation or want to see what we've dreamed up for this year? Look for the Top Seller, New Tour, and Staff Pick fl ags on tours throughout this brochure to see what's hot, what's new, and what our staff love best. Highlights A quick at-a-glance summary of the things you'll experience on this tour. What's Included A handy rundown of the nuts-and- bolts of your tour, including the number of included meals, accommodations, and modes of transport. Itinerary A day-by-day breakdown of what you'll be doing on your tour, including the sites you'll visit, the activities you'll experience, and all included meals. But trust us, there's more where this came from. For full itineraries, visit our website or ask your travel agent. Add to Your Experience Looking to get a little something more out of your tour? Look here for suggestions on how to extend or further customize your adventure, either through special on-trip options or shorter multi-day excursions added onto the start or end of your tour. Guaranteed Departures Yeah, it's true. We guarantee all of our departures for every single tour. Once you've booked, paid, and received confi rmation from a GCO, your tour is locked-in to run. The dates shown here indicate when the tour is scheduled to run. Some dates are subject to change, so consult with us or your travel agent for up-to-date availability. CEO (Chief Experience Offi cer) Our knowledgeable CEOs are always ready to answer your questions. Look here for tips, recommendations, and other tidbits to help you get more out of your adventure. Duration/Departure Particularly handy when booking fl ights, this tells you how many days a tour runs and where it picks you up and drops you off. Pricing Simply put, this indicates the starting price of your adventure, excluding any options, add-ons or extras. Tour Code Type this code into our website or quote it to your travel agent to get the full details (along with up-to- date availability) of your desired tour. Map & Route Route maps include the start- and end-points of your tour, your transfer points, and stops you'll make in between. Program Types Each of our Marine adventures is organized by program. In this brochure, you'll fi nd: Expedition Cruising: Tours bound for the Arctic, Antarctica, and South America aboard the Expedition. Galápagos Cruising: Tours aboard our fl eet of small ships in the Galápagos Islands. River Cruising: Adventures down some of the world's most amazing rivers and canals. Sailing: Exotic at-sea adventures all over the world aboard small yachts and catamarans. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 We stuff a lot of information into our tour pages so you'll know as much about your tour as possible. While browsing this brochure, check this foldout for quick explanations of our terms and ratings. 9 10 12 13 11 Is this tour for me? This section contains vital information about your tour. Check here to see if you've found your match. Tour Type Group: Group tours average about 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16 (although aboard the Expedition, it could be over 100!) Independent: Independent tours are either entire tours you take privately or solo extensions added onto a group tour. Local staff are available on standby 24/7. Physical Demand Easy: You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it. Light: There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fi tness levels. Nothing too challenging. Average: Tours may include activities like hiking, biking, rafting or kayaking. No sweat, right? Demanding: You might encounter a few high-altitude hikes or other more strenuous activities. Pro tip: Put down that pastry, buster. Challenging: These tours include serious high-altitude treks, cycling or other heavy exercise. For superhumans only. (Remember to pack your cape.) Service Level Camping: › Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences › Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout › Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Basic: › Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences › Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses, and hostels chosen for location and character › Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction › Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget Standard: › Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences › Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character › Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience › All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own Upgraded: › All the adventure you want, with a softer landing › Handpicked, character-rich accommodations with upgraded amenities and services › Upgraded and private transport, including fl ights to maximize time › More included meals, activities, and transfers